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Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents
Industries in This Sector
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| Industry | Market Weight | YTD Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Industries | 100.00% | 8.93% | |
| Discount Stores | 30.06% | 18.11% | |
| Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 20.64% | 6.03% | |
| Household & Personal Products | 20.23% | 9.18% | |
| Packaged Foods | 8.30% | 3.60% | |
| Tobacco | 7.03% | 7.07% | |
| Confectioners | 4.10% | 0.34% | |
| Farm Products | 2.23% | -6.52% | |
| Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | 2.12% | -5.40% | |
| Food Distribution | 2.03% | 4.68% | |
| Grocery Stores | 1.99% | 11.50% | |
| Education & Training Services | 0.84% | -1.55% | |
| Beverages - Brewers | 0.44% | -14.10% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Largest Companies in This Sector
Name | Last Price | 1Y Target Est. | Market Weight | Market Cap | Day Change % | YTD Return | Avg. Analyst Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.21 | 68.17 | 15.51% | Buy | ||||
| 167.31 | 171.47 | 11.84% | Buy | ||||
| 793.00 | 784.13 | 10.54% | Buy | ||||
| 62.57 | 67.43 | 8.08% | Buy | ||||
| 180.31 | 188.03 | 7.43% | Buy | ||||
| 99.59 | 109.52 | 4.64% | Buy | ||||
| 70.27 | 82.18 | 2.83% | Buy | ||||
| 45.90 | 46.59 | 2.36% | Hold | ||||
| 94.39 | 97.28 | 2.32% | Buy | ||||
| 156.71 | 185.37 | 2.17% | Buy |
Investing in the Consumer Defensive Sector
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ETF Opportunities
Name | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.67 | 14.328B | 0.09% | ||
| 207.31 | 7.792B | 0.10% | ||
| 67.72 | 1.267B | 0.40% | ||
| 48.30 | 1.086B | 0.08% | ||
| 62.28 | 857.244M | 0.41% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
Name | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102.83 | 7.792B | 0.10% | ||
| 91.74 | 1.446B | 1.01% | ||
| 91.87 | 1.446B | 1.01% | ||
| 93.62 | 1.391B | 0.71% | ||
| 91.62 | 1.391B | 0.71% |
Consumer Defensive Research
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Management's ability to "raise guidance" can often be a catalyst for market-beating returns in the quarters ahead. The first-quarter earnings season has crossed the 90% mark and is wrapping up, with blended earnings (actual results and the consensus for those still to report) showing a year-over-year gain of almost 7%, according to Refinitiv. That is considerably better than the 4%-7% advance expected at the start of the earnings period. Leading the outperformance were strong gains in Communication Services earnings, up 43%, and Consumer Discretionary, up 26%. On the flipside, Healthcare and Energy, both down 24%, are performing the worst. Our analysts are always on the lookout for companies that boost outlooks during earnings season, as this is often a signal for momentum in the months ahead. Here is an initial list of BUY-rated companies in the Argus Fundamental Universe of Coverage at which management raised guidance or increased its outlook during the 1Q24 EPS reporting season.
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